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> The first amendment constrains the government. It only specifically constrains Congress. It does not mention state governments.
by meragrin_ 5y ago
> The first amendment constrains the government.
It only specifically constrains Congress. It does not mention state governments.
- andylei 5y agoThe incorporation doctrine applies the bill of rights to state governments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_the_Bill_of_Rights#Amendment_I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_the_Bill_of_R...
- meragrin_ 5y agoI would prefer to say the 14th amendment does: "nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, ..."